BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Braintree Community Centre - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Braintree Community Centre X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.braintreecommunitycentre.org.uk X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Braintree Community Centre REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20220327T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20221030T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20230326T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20231029T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20240331T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20241027T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20260329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20261025T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250221T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250221T150000 DTSTAMP:20260428T102321 CREATED:20241205T182659Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241205T182733Z UID:7513-1740130200-1740150000@www.braintreecommunitycentre.org.uk SUMMARY:Lino Printmaking DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \nWith Bianca Garcia.\nBook a place on our Lino Printmaking Workshop where you can create your own Lino stamp and print your own design. \n21st February 2025\, 9.30am – 3pm. £30 pp (£10 non-refundable deposit to secure space) \nWhether you are a beginner or someone who has dabbled in printmaking before and wants a refresher. Using traditional Lino cutting techniques\, you will learn how to create your own Lino printing block. You will keep the Lino block for many more prints you may want to make at home. \nAlthough it is not necessary\, do feel free to bring with you some ideas and inspiration for your block stamp. Simple large block designs and silhouette shapes work best for this type of printmaking. However\, examples and ideas are also provided in the workshop. You will leave the workshop with a set of Lino blocks and prints. \nThere will be an additional cost of around £15 for a Linocut Taster Kit that will need to be purchased prior to attending the workshop\, details and links are below: \nEssdee L2LTK Linocut Taster Kit\, Black https://amzn.eu/d/dz1MUrK \nPacks are also available at Hobbycraft and eBay\, these have a range of blades and Lino boards and come with one ink in red\, or blue\, or black or gold water-based print-making ink. \nLearners will also need to bring along an apron or old clothes.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1733423249319{border-top-width: 1px !important;border-right-width: 1px !important;border-bottom-width: 1px !important;border-left-width: 1px !important;border-left-style: solid !important;border-right-style: solid !important;border-top-style: solid !important;border-bottom-style: solid !important;border-color: #000000 !important;}”]\n\n \n\n\n\nRegister your interest:\n\n Your Name (required)\n \n \n Your Email (required)\n \n \n Your Telephone Number (required)\n\n \n Your Postal Address (optional)\n\n \n Class or workshop are you registering for (required)\n \n \n Date of workshop or day and preferred session time of weekly class (as applicable)\n \n \n Additional comments (optional)\n \n \n\n \nThank you for registering your interest in one of our classes. Our admin team will be in touch to confirm your attendance. In the meantime\, if you have any further questions feel free to contact us by email at info@braintreecommunitycentre.org.uk or telephone 01376 323280.\n Δ \n\n\n[/vc_column][/vc_row] \nShare this:\n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)\n WhatsApp\n \n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email URL:https://www.braintreecommunitycentre.org.uk/events/lino-printmaking/ LOCATION:Braintree Community Centre\, 19-21 Bocking End\, Braintree\, CM7 9AE\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Art ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.braintreecommunitycentre.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Lino-Printing-Collage.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250115T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250326T210000 DTSTAMP:20260428T102322 CREATED:20241205T182032Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241205T182150Z UID:7495-1736967600-1743022800@www.braintreecommunitycentre.org.uk SUMMARY:Patchwork from the Start DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \nWith Karen Odinga.\nExplore patchwork techniques in combination with getting to know your sewing machine in this fun class. \nStart learning what your machine can do as well as create useful patchwork projects. \nSuitable for absolute beginners. \nThe cost will be £15 a session on Wednesday evenings\, 7 – 9pm (£90 to be paid upfront). \nThe class will start on January 15th\, 2025\, and will be every 2 weeks: \n15th & 29th January \n12th & 26th February \n12th & 26th March \n  \nMaterials to bring to the class: \nSewing machine with all attachments\, accessories and extension lead if you have one and the Manual for your machine to refer to. \nNeutral coloured\, all-purpose sewing thread – don’t buy anything special\, just bring what you have. \nA selection of medium weight cotton or poly/cotton fabrics (print or plain). Just bring along what you have. \nYour usual sewing kit including pins and fabric scissors. \nRuler or straight edge (12in approx.) if you have one and pen/pencil for marking.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_masonry_media_grid css=”” grid_id=”vc_gid:1733422520003-7c8e5da5-7f8f-9″ include=”7499\,7501\,7496\,7497\,7498\,7500″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1733422792614{border-top-width: 1px !important;border-right-width: 1px !important;border-bottom-width: 1px !important;border-left-width: 1px !important;background-color: #efefef !important;border-color: #000000 !important;}”][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1733422827831{border-top-width: 1px !important;border-right-width: 1px !important;border-bottom-width: 1px !important;border-left-width: 1px !important;border-left-style: solid !important;border-right-style: solid !important;border-top-style: solid !important;border-bottom-style: solid !important;border-color: #000000 !important;}”]\n\n \n\n\n\nRegister your interest:\n\n Your Name (required)\n \n \n Your Email (required)\n \n \n Your Telephone Number (required)\n\n \n Your Postal Address (optional)\n\n \n Class or workshop are you registering for (required)\n \n \n Date of workshop or day and preferred session time of weekly class (as applicable)\n \n \n Additional comments (optional)\n \n \n\n \nThank you for registering your interest in one of our classes. Our admin team will be in touch to confirm your attendance. In the meantime\, if you have any further questions feel free to contact us by email at info@braintreecommunitycentre.org.uk or telephone 01376 323280.\n Δ \n\n\n[/vc_column][/vc_row] \nShare this:\n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)\n WhatsApp\n \n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email URL:https://www.braintreecommunitycentre.org.uk/events/patchwork-from-the-start-2/ LOCATION:Braintree Community Centre\, 19-21 Bocking End\, Braintree\, CM7 9AE\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Sewing & Embroidery ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.braintreecommunitycentre.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/prairie-point-star.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Karen Odinga":MAILTO:kodinga23@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241130T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241130T160000 DTSTAMP:20260428T102322 CREATED:20240427T145929Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240427T145929Z UID:7246-1732959000-1732982400@www.braintreecommunitycentre.org.uk SUMMARY:Autumn Landscapes in Thick and Thin Acrylics DESCRIPTION:With David Pasfield. \nSaturday 30th November 2024\, 9.30am-4pm. \nPlease aim to arrive at around 9am to set up your equipment. \nAt Braintree Community Centre. \n  \nClass fee: £48 payable in advance. \nMaterials: No additional materials cost. \n  \n\n£48 for this full day workshop\, payable in advance\nFree refreshments provided\, but bring or buy your own lunch\nPlease check the class details for the equipment and materials list\n\n  \nUsing an underpainting technique to apply a first impression painting followed by texture build-up using a palette knife with heavy body acrylics in an impasto style. \n  \nEquipment & Materials \n\nAcrylic paints – vibrant colours\nHeavy duty Impasto Gel\nMDF board or hardboard (pre-primed with white gesso) size should be at least 50 x 50 cm You can also use canvasses or canvas board\nLarge bristle brushes (old decorator’s brush will suffice)\nPalette knife\nEasel – (table or free-standing)\nPalette – greaseproof paper over cardboard is adequate\, or stay-wet palette\n2 large water pots and roll of kitchen towels\nSketches or photos for inspiration\nDo wear old clothes as this can be quite messy!\n\nShare this:\n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)\n WhatsApp\n \n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email URL:https://www.braintreecommunitycentre.org.uk/events/autumn-landscapes-in-thick-and-thin-acrylics/ LOCATION:Braintree Community Centre\, 19-21 Bocking End\, Braintree\, CM7 9AE\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Art ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.braintreecommunitycentre.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/autumnlandscapes2024.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241123T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241123T130000 DTSTAMP:20260428T102322 CREATED:20240119T175725Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241015T164915Z UID:7088-1732357800-1732366800@www.braintreecommunitycentre.org.uk SUMMARY:Craft Hub November 2024 DESCRIPTION:Helping unwanted craft materials get passed on!\n⦁ Free help to learn how to make things!\n⦁ Craft goodies at exceptionally low prices\n⦁ Packs of craft materials with patterns\n⦁ Wool\, fabrics\, zips and buttons available.\n⦁ Suitable for all\nIt’s green and it saves you money!\nTEA/COFFEE/BISCUITS/CAKE (£1 donation)\nMore info : 01376 323280 or info@braintreecommunitycentre.org.uk\nPS…We can re-home any crafty bits which need re-homing!\nShare this:\n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)\n WhatsApp\n \n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email URL:https://www.braintreecommunitycentre.org.uk/events/craft-hub-november-2024/ LOCATION:Braintree Community Centre\, 19-21 Bocking End\, Braintree\, CM7 9AE\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Sewing & Embroidery,Textile Hub ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.braintreecommunitycentre.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/crafthubnews.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241026T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241026T130000 DTSTAMP:20260428T102322 CREATED:20240119T175603Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241023T172426Z UID:7086-1729938600-1729947600@www.braintreecommunitycentre.org.uk SUMMARY:Craft Hub October 2024 DESCRIPTION:Textile Sale. We currently have stocks of fabric\, wool\, buttons\, cottons and craft supplies at affordable prices.\nShare this:\n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)\n WhatsApp\n \n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email URL:https://www.braintreecommunitycentre.org.uk/events/craft-hub-october-2024/ LOCATION:Braintree Community Centre\, 19-21 Bocking End\, Braintree\, CM7 9AE\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Sewing & Embroidery,Textile Hub ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.braintreecommunitycentre.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/crafthubnews.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241019T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241019T160000 DTSTAMP:20260428T102322 CREATED:20240427T145921Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240427T145921Z UID:7247-1729330200-1729353600@www.braintreecommunitycentre.org.uk SUMMARY:Mountain Scene in Watercolours DESCRIPTION:With David Pasfield. \nSaturday 19th October 2024\, 9.30am – 4pm. \nPlease aim to arrive at around 9am to set up your equipment. \nAt Braintree Community Centre. \n  \nClass fee: £48 payable in advance. \nMaterials: No additional materials cost. \n  \nPaint with confidence in this challenging medium.  Learn watercolour techniques bringing fresh colours and light to your landscape.  Work from your own photos or sketches or from the Tutor’s ideas. \n  \n\n£48 for this full day workshop\, payable in advance\nFree refreshments provided\, but bring or buy your own lunch\nPlease check the class details for the equipment and materials list\n\n  \nEquipment & Materials \n\nWatercolour paints – vibrant colours\nWatercolour paper (not surface) at least 45 x 30cm)\nWatercolour brushes – the larger the better\nEasel (table or free-standing) plus board large enough to fix paper to\nMasking fluid\nRoll of kitchen towel\n2 large water pots\nMixing palette – large reservoirs (a large dinner plate will suffice)\n\nShare this:\n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)\n WhatsApp\n \n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email URL:https://www.braintreecommunitycentre.org.uk/events/mountain-scene-in-watercolours/ LOCATION:Braintree Community Centre\, 19-21 Bocking End\, Braintree\, CM7 9AE\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Art ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.braintreecommunitycentre.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/mountain2024.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240928T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240928T160000 DTSTAMP:20260428T102322 CREATED:20240427T145925Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240427T145925Z UID:7248-1727515800-1727539200@www.braintreecommunitycentre.org.uk SUMMARY:Hot Gardens in Thick and Thin Acrylics DESCRIPTION:With David Pasfield. \nSaturday 28th September 2024\, 9.30am-4pm. \nPlease aim to arrive at around 9am to set up your equipment. \nAt Braintree Community Centre. \n  \nClass fee: £48 payable in advance. \nMaterials: No additional materials cost. \n  \nUsing an underpainting technique to apply a first impression painting followed by texture build-up using a palette knife with heavy body acrylics in an impasto style. \n  \n\n£48 for this full day workshop\, payable in advance\nFree refreshments provided\, but bring or buy your own lunch\nPlease check the class details for the equipment and materials list\n\n  \nEquipment & Materials \n\nAcrylic paints – vibrant colours\nHeavy duty Impasto Gel\nMDF board or hardboard (pre-primed with white gesso) size should be at least 50 x 50 cm You can also use canvasses or canvas board\nLarge bristle brushes (old decorator’s brush will suffice)\nPalette knife\nEasel – (table or free-standing)\nPalette – greaseproof paper over cardboard is adequate\, or stay-wet palette\n2 large water pots and roll of kitchen towels\nSketches or photos for inspiration\nDo wear old clothes as this can be quite messy!\n\nShare this:\n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)\n WhatsApp\n \n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email URL:https://www.braintreecommunitycentre.org.uk/events/hot-gardens-in-thick-and-thin-acrylics/ LOCATION:Braintree Community Centre\, 19-21 Bocking End\, Braintree\, CM7 9AE\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Art ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.braintreecommunitycentre.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/hotgardens2024.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240914T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240914T130000 DTSTAMP:20260428T102322 CREATED:20240119T175418Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240901T132116Z UID:7084-1726309800-1726318800@www.braintreecommunitycentre.org.uk SUMMARY:*CANCELLED* Craft Hub September 2024 DESCRIPTION:The September Craft Hub has been cancelled\, sorry! The next will be on the 26th October. \nShare this:\n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)\n WhatsApp\n \n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email URL:https://www.braintreecommunitycentre.org.uk/events/craft-hub-september-2024/ LOCATION:Braintree Community Centre\, 19-21 Bocking End\, Braintree\, CM7 9AE\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Sewing & Embroidery,Textile Hub ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.braintreecommunitycentre.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/crafthubnews.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240817T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240817T130000 DTSTAMP:20260428T102322 CREATED:20240813T154908Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240813T154908Z UID:7370-1723890600-1723899600@www.braintreecommunitycentre.org.uk SUMMARY:Craft Hub Book Sale DESCRIPTION:Book Sale\nAll pre-owned and donated to sell at very low cost\n  \nThe Craft Hub can re-home any crafty bits which you don’t want or need anymore!\n(Bring them to the Centre Mon-Fri 9-5 or the event)\nShare this:\n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)\n WhatsApp\n \n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email URL:https://www.braintreecommunitycentre.org.uk/events/craft-hub-book-sale/ LOCATION:Braintree Community Centre\, 19-21 Bocking End\, Braintree\, CM7 9AE\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Textile Hub ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.braintreecommunitycentre.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/crafthubnews.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240709T070000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240827T201500 DTSTAMP:20260428T102322 CREATED:20240414T150336Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240414T154307Z UID:7226-1720508400-1724789700@www.braintreecommunitycentre.org.uk SUMMARY:British Sign Language (July-August 2024) DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”0px”][vc_column_text] \nTuesday\, 7.00pm – 8.15pm\n8 sessions: 9th\, 16th\, 23rd & 30th July. 6th\, 13th\, 20th & 27th August.\n  \nWith Lyndsey Dixon-Barrell.\n\n£15 per session – £120 full course to be paid upfront.\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_separator][vc_column_text] \nWelcome and thank you for joining this course. My name is Lindsey Barrell and I am a Wellbeing and Sensory Consultant based in Essex. I am very much looking forward to meeting you and working with you whilst we explore the fascinating topic of BSL (British Sign Language).\nWhat is the course about?\nIn this course you will learn to communicate with Deaf people in BSL\, at beginner level\, on a range of topics using simple\, everyday language. \nWhat will we cover?\nYou will learn BSL communication skills relating to topic areas such as: \n\nFingerspelling\nHandshapes\nNumbers\nQuestions\nFamily\nThe Weather\nTransport and travel\nColours\nPeople and how to describe them\nDays\, months and seasons\n\nWe will also cover sensory awareness\, Deaf culture and history of sign language and communication.\nBy the end of this course you should be able to: \n\nUnderstand and use a basic range of simple words in BSL\nTake part in simple conversations using BSL\nGive and understand simple descriptions in BSL\n\n  \nThe course consists of eight 75-minute sessions which will include both theory and practical elements and an opportunity to reflect and practice what we have covered in the previous sessions.[/vc_column_text][vc_separator][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1623343860751{border-top-width: 1px !important;border-right-width: 1px !important;border-bottom-width: 1px !important;border-left-width: 1px !important;background-color: #efefef !important;border-left-color: #000000 !important;border-left-style: solid !important;border-right-color: #000000 !important;border-right-style: solid !important;border-top-color: #000000 !important;border-top-style: solid !important;border-bottom-color: #000000 !important;border-bottom-style: solid !important;}”][vc_column]\n\n \n\n\n\nRegister your interest:\n\n Your Name (required)\n \n \n Your Email (required)\n \n \n Your Telephone Number (required)\n\n \n Your Postal Address (optional)\n\n \n Class or workshop are you registering for (required)\n \n \n Date of workshop or day and preferred session time of weekly class (as applicable)\n \n \n Additional comments (optional)\n \n \n\n \nThank you for registering your interest in one of our classes. Our admin team will be in touch to confirm your attendance. In the meantime\, if you have any further questions feel free to contact us by email at info@braintreecommunitycentre.org.uk or telephone 01376 323280.\n Δ \n\n\n[/vc_column][/vc_row] \nShare this:\n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)\n WhatsApp\n \n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email URL:https://www.braintreecommunitycentre.org.uk/events/british-sign-language-july-august-2024/ LOCATION:Braintree Community Centre\, 19-21 Bocking End\, Braintree\, CM7 9AE\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Languages ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.braintreecommunitycentre.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/bsl.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240706T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240706T130000 DTSTAMP:20260428T102322 CREATED:20240119T175204Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240703T172851Z UID:7082-1720261800-1720270800@www.braintreecommunitycentre.org.uk SUMMARY:Craft Hub July 2024 DESCRIPTION:Helping unwanted craft materials get passed on!\n⦁ Free help to learn how to make things!\n⦁ Craft goodies at exceptionally low prices\n⦁ packs of craft materials with patterns\n⦁ suitable for all\nIt’s green and it saves you money!\nTEA/COFFEE/BISCUITS/CAKE (£1 donation)\nMore info : 01376 323280 or info@braintreecommunitycentre.org.uk\nPS…We can re-home any crafty bits which need re-homing!\nShare this:\n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)\n WhatsApp\n \n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email URL:https://www.braintreecommunitycentre.org.uk/events/craft-hub-july-2024/ LOCATION:Braintree Community Centre\, 19-21 Bocking End\, Braintree\, CM7 9AE\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Sewing & Embroidery,Textile Hub ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.braintreecommunitycentre.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/crafthubnews.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240601T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240601T130000 DTSTAMP:20260428T102322 CREATED:20240119T175059Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240527T134440Z UID:7080-1717236000-1717246800@www.braintreecommunitycentre.org.uk SUMMARY:*CANCELLED* Craft Hub June 2024 DESCRIPTION:Regretfully\, the June Craft Hub has been cancelled. Please come and see us in July instead! \nShare this:\n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)\n WhatsApp\n \n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email URL:https://www.braintreecommunitycentre.org.uk/events/craft-hub-june-2024/ LOCATION:Braintree Community Centre\, 19-21 Bocking End\, Braintree\, CM7 9AE\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Sewing & Embroidery,Textile Hub ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.braintreecommunitycentre.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/crafthubnews.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240427T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240427T160000 DTSTAMP:20260428T102322 CREATED:20231029T164533Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231029T164533Z UID:6983-1714210200-1714233600@www.braintreecommunitycentre.org.uk SUMMARY:Water! Water! - “Thick and Thin” Acrylics DESCRIPTION:With David Pasfield.\nSaturday 27th April 2024\, 9.30am-4pm\n(please arrive 9am to set up your equipment)\n£45 but may be subject to a price rise in 2024. £10 deposit required by 18 December to secure the price at £45. \nFrom rough seas to ponds\, rivers and lakes for subjects.\nUsing an underpainting technique to apply a first impression painting followed by texture build-up using a palette knife with heavy body acrylics in an impasto style.\nFree up your painting style\, being bold and not worrying about detail. \n• Free refreshments provided\, but bring or buy your own lunch\n• Please check the class details for the equipment and materials list\n• Materials: No additional materials cost \nUsing an underpainting technique to apply a first impression painting followed by texture build-up using a palette knife with heavy body acrylics in an impasto style. \nEquipment & Materials\n• Acrylic paints – vibrant colours\n• Heavy duty Impasto Gel \nShare this:\n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)\n WhatsApp\n \n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email URL:https://www.braintreecommunitycentre.org.uk/events/water-water-thick-and-thin-acrylics/ LOCATION:Braintree Community Centre\, 19-21 Bocking End\, Braintree\, CM7 9AE\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Art ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.braintreecommunitycentre.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/WaterWater.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240420T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240420T130000 DTSTAMP:20260428T102322 CREATED:20240119T174850Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240129T165226Z UID:7078-1713607200-1713618000@www.braintreecommunitycentre.org.uk SUMMARY:Craft Hub April 2024 DESCRIPTION:Helping unwanted craft materials get passed on!\n⦁ Free help to learn how to make things!\n⦁ Craft goodies at exceptionally low prices\n⦁ packs of craft materials with patterns\n⦁ suitable for all\nIt’s green and it saves you money!\nTEA/COFFEE/BISCUITS/CAKE (£1 donation)\nMore info : 01376 323280 or info@braintreecommunitycentre.org.uk\nPS…We can re-home any crafty bits which need re-homing!\nShare this:\n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)\n WhatsApp\n \n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email URL:https://www.braintreecommunitycentre.org.uk/events/craft-hub-april-2024/ LOCATION:Braintree Community Centre\, 19-21 Bocking End\, Braintree\, CM7 9AE\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Sewing & Embroidery,Textile Hub ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.braintreecommunitycentre.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/crafthubnews.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240323T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240323T160000 DTSTAMP:20260428T102322 CREATED:20231029T164832Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231029T164832Z UID:6990-1711186200-1711209600@www.braintreecommunitycentre.org.uk SUMMARY:Bluebell Woods in Watercolours DESCRIPTION:With David Pasfield.\nSaturday 23rd March 2024\, 9.30am-4pm (please arrive 9am to set up your equipment)\n£45 but may be subject to a price rise in 2024. £10 deposit required by 18 December to secure the price at £45. \nPaint with confidence in this challenging medium. Learn watercolour techniques bringing fresh colours and light to your landscape. Work from your own photos or sketches\, or from the Tutor’s ideas. \n• Free refreshments provided\, but bring or buy your own lunch\n• Please check the class details for the equipment and materials list \nEquipment & Materials \n• Watercolour paints – vibrant colours\n• Watercolour paper (not surface) at least 45x30cm)\n• Watercolour brushes – the larger the better\n• Easel (table or free-standing) plus board large enough to fix paper to\n• Masking fluid\n• Roll of kitchen towel\n• 2 large water pots\n• Mixing palette – large reservoirs (a large dinner plate will suffice) \nShare this:\n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)\n WhatsApp\n \n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email URL:https://www.braintreecommunitycentre.org.uk/events/bluebell-woods-in-watercolours/ LOCATION:Braintree Community Centre\, 19-21 Bocking End\, Braintree\, CM7 9AE\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Art ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.braintreecommunitycentre.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/BluebellWoods.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240302T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240302T130000 DTSTAMP:20260428T102322 CREATED:20240119T174749Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240129T165227Z UID:7076-1709373600-1709384400@www.braintreecommunitycentre.org.uk SUMMARY:Craft Hub March 2024 DESCRIPTION:Helping unwanted craft materials get passed on!\n⦁ Free help to learn how to make things!\n⦁ Craft goodies at exceptionally low prices\n⦁ packs of craft materials with patterns\n⦁ suitable for all\nIt’s green and it saves you money!\nTEA/COFFEE/BISCUITS/CAKE (£1 donation)\nMore info : 01376 323280 or info@braintreecommunitycentre.org.uk\nPS…We can re-home any crafty bits which need re-homing!\nShare this:\n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)\n WhatsApp\n \n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email URL:https://www.braintreecommunitycentre.org.uk/events/craft-hub-march-2024/ LOCATION:Braintree Community Centre\, 19-21 Bocking End\, Braintree\, CM7 9AE\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Sewing & Embroidery,Textile Hub ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.braintreecommunitycentre.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/crafthubnews.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240228T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240501T210000 DTSTAMP:20260428T102322 CREATED:20240204T164140Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240218T175903Z UID:7110-1709146800-1714597200@www.braintreecommunitycentre.org.uk SUMMARY:Patchwork from the Start DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nWith Karen Odinga.\n\n28th February; 6th\, 20th and 27th March; 10th\, 17th and 24th April; 1st May \n7pm to 9pm \nStarting Wednesday\, 28th February 2024 \nExplore patchwork techniques in combination with getting to know you sewing machine in this fun and relaxed 8-week course. Starting at the beginning\, learn what your machine can do as well as create useful patchwork projects. Suitable for absolute beginners but do familiarize with your machine by looking at the manual provided (or online manual)\, where to put plugs and leads and switching on power. \nAt the end of the 8 weeks there will be an option to continue with a weekly or monthly class. The current\, more advanced class is full\, so this option will be additional to the current class on offer. \nMaterials to bring to the session: \n\nSewing machine with all attachments\, accessories and extension lead if you have one.\nManual for you machine-have a look over before the session to familiarize yourself where information sections are located.\nNeutral coloured\, all-purpose sewing thread – don’t buy anything special\, just bring what you have.\nA selection of medium weight cotton or poly/cotton fabrics (print or plain) from which four (4) 8 ½ -9 inch squares can be cut. Don’t cut anything yet! Just bring along the fabric. Again\, Don’t buy anything special\, just bring along what you have.\nYour usual sewing kit to include pins and fabric scissors. We will also discuss what is essential in your kit vs. the non-essential but “nice to have” as well as the “don’t waste your money” stuff.\nRuler or straight edge (12in approx.) if you have one. Not essential for the first session but bring along if you have one.\nPen/pencil for marking.\n\nThe cost for this eight week course is £70 \nThe dates are 28 February\, 6\, 20 and 27 March\, 10\, 17 and 24 April and 1 May (Omitting the 3rd & 13th April) \nAny queries on content and materials please feel free to contact the tutor\, Karen Odinga\, at kodinga23@gmail.com or through her website: www.justsewinspired.co.uk[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1629726733259{background-color: #efefef !important;}”][vc_column]\n\n \n\n\n\nRegister your interest:\n\n Your Name (required)\n \n \n Your Email (required)\n \n \n Your Telephone Number (required)\n\n \n Your Postal Address (optional)\n\n \n Class or workshop are you registering for (required)\n \n \n Date of workshop or day and preferred session time of weekly class (as applicable)\n \n \n Additional comments (optional)\n \n \n\n \nThank you for registering your interest in one of our classes. Our admin team will be in touch to confirm your attendance. In the meantime\, if you have any further questions feel free to contact us by email at info@braintreecommunitycentre.org.uk or telephone 01376 323280.\n Δ \n\n\n[/vc_column][/vc_row] \nShare this:\n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)\n WhatsApp\n \n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email URL:https://www.braintreecommunitycentre.org.uk/events/patchwork-from-the-start/ LOCATION:Braintree Community Centre\, 19-21 Bocking End\, Braintree\, CM7 9AE\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Sewing & Embroidery ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.braintreecommunitycentre.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/PatchworkQuilting.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Karen Odinga":MAILTO:kodinga23@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240224T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240224T160000 DTSTAMP:20260428T102322 CREATED:20231029T164704Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231029T164953Z UID:6988-1708767000-1708790400@www.braintreecommunitycentre.org.uk SUMMARY:Spring Gardens in “Thick and Thin” Acrylics DESCRIPTION:With David Pasfield.\nSaturday 24th February 2024\, 9.30am-4pm\n(please arrive 9am to set up your equipment)\nClass Fee £45 but may be subject to a price rise in 2024.\n£10 deposit required by 18 December to secure the price at £45. \nUsing an underpainting technique to apply a first impression painting followed by texture build-up using a palette knife with heavy body acrylics in an impasto style. Free up your painting style – being bold and not worrying about detail. \n• Free refreshments provided\, but bring or buy your own lunch\n• Please check the class details for the equipment and materials list\n• No additional materials cost. \nUsing an underpainting technique to apply a first impression painting followed by texture build-up using a palette knife with heavy body acrylics in an impasto style. Free up your painting style – being bold and not worrying about detail. \nEquipment & Materials\n– Acrylic paints – vibrant colours\n– Heavy duty impasto gel\n– MDF or hardboard (pre-primed with white gesso). You can also use canvasses or canvass board. (Size should be at least 50×50 cm).\n– Large bristle brushes – old decorator’s brushes will suffice\n– Palette knife\n– Easel – table or free-standing)\n– Palette – greaseproof paper over cardboard\, or ‘stay-wet’ palette\n– 2 large water pots\n– Roll of kitchen towel\n– Sketches or photos for inspiration\n– Do wear old clothes as this can be quite messy! \nShare this:\n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)\n WhatsApp\n \n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email URL:https://www.braintreecommunitycentre.org.uk/events/spring-gardens-in-thick-and-thin-acrylics/ LOCATION:Braintree Community Centre\, 19-21 Bocking End\, Braintree\, CM7 9AE\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Art ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.braintreecommunitycentre.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/SpringGardens.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240203T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240203T130000 DTSTAMP:20260428T102322 CREATED:20231203T152055Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240129T165227Z UID:7029-1706954400-1706965200@www.braintreecommunitycentre.org.uk SUMMARY:Craft Hub February 2024 DESCRIPTION:Helping unwanted craft materials get passed on!\n⦁ Free help to learn how to make things!\n⦁ Craft goodies at exceptionally low prices\n⦁ packs of craft materials with patterns\n⦁ suitable for all\nIt’s green and it saves you money!\nTEA/COFFEE/BISCUITS/CAKE (£1 donation)\nMore info : 01376 323280 or info@braintreecommunitycentre.org.uk\nPS…We can re-home any crafty bits which need re-homing!\nShare this:\n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)\n WhatsApp\n \n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email URL:https://www.braintreecommunitycentre.org.uk/events/craft-hub-february-2024/ LOCATION:Braintree Community Centre\, 19-21 Bocking End\, Braintree\, CM7 9AE\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Sewing & Embroidery,Textile Hub ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.braintreecommunitycentre.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/crafthubnews.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240116T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240305T111500 DTSTAMP:20260428T102322 CREATED:20230916T170859Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230916T170859Z UID:6925-1705399200-1709637300@www.braintreecommunitycentre.org.uk SUMMARY:British Sign Language (January-March 2024) DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nWith Lyndsey Dixon-Barrell.\n8-week course: Tuesday 10.00am-11.15am\, 16th January 2024 – 5th March 2024. \n50% deposit required of £40\, then £5 per week (total £80). \nThis Workshop is likely to prove extremely popular so please do not delay if this is of interest to you and register your name below or email us at info@braintreecommunitycentre.org.uk.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nWelcome and thank you for joining this course. My name is Lindsey Barrell and I am a Wellbeing and Sensory Consultant based in Essex. I am very much looking forward to meeting you and working with you whilst we explore the fascinating topic of BSL (British Sign Language).\nWhat is the course about?\nIn this course you will learn to communicate with Deaf people in BSL\, at beginner level\, on a range of topics using simple\, everyday language. \nWhat will we cover?\nYou will learn BSL communication skills relating to topic areas such as: \n\nFingerspelling\nHandshapes\nNumbers\nQuestions\nFamily\nThe Weather\nTransport and travel\nColours\nPeople and how to describe them\nDays\, months and seasons\n\nWe will also cover sensory awareness\, Deaf culture and history of sign language and communication.\nBy the end of this course you should be able to: \n\nUnderstand and use a basic range of simple words in BSL\nTake part in simple conversations using BSL\nGive and understand simple descriptions in BSL\n\n  \nThe course consists of eight 75-minute sessions which will include both theory and practical elements and an opportunity to reflect and practice what we have covered in the previous sessions.[/vc_column_text][vc_separator][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1623343860751{border-top-width: 1px !important;border-right-width: 1px !important;border-bottom-width: 1px !important;border-left-width: 1px !important;background-color: #efefef !important;border-left-color: #000000 !important;border-left-style: solid !important;border-right-color: #000000 !important;border-right-style: solid !important;border-top-color: #000000 !important;border-top-style: solid !important;border-bottom-color: #000000 !important;border-bottom-style: solid !important;}”][vc_column]\n\n \n\n\n\nRegister your interest:\n\n Your Name (required)\n \n \n Your Email (required)\n \n \n Your Telephone Number (required)\n\n \n Your Postal Address (optional)\n\n \n Class or workshop are you registering for (required)\n \n \n Date of workshop or day and preferred session time of weekly class (as applicable)\n \n \n Additional comments (optional)\n \n \n\n \nThank you for registering your interest in one of our classes. Our admin team will be in touch to confirm your attendance. In the meantime\, if you have any further questions feel free to contact us by email at info@braintreecommunitycentre.org.uk or telephone 01376 323280.\n Δ \n\n\n[/vc_column][/vc_row] \nShare this:\n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)\n WhatsApp\n \n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email URL:https://www.braintreecommunitycentre.org.uk/events/british-sign-language-jan24/ LOCATION:Braintree Community Centre\, 19-21 Bocking End\, Braintree\, CM7 9AE\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Languages ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.braintreecommunitycentre.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/bsl.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231125T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231125T160000 DTSTAMP:20260428T102322 CREATED:20230506T152129Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230506T162627Z UID:6683-1700904600-1700928000@www.braintreecommunitycentre.org.uk SUMMARY:Thick & Thin Acrylics - Winter Seascapes DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nWith David Pasfield.\nUsing an underpainting technique to apply a first impression painting followed by texture build-up using a palette knife with heavy body acrylics in an impasto style.\nFree up your painting style\, being bold and not worrying about detail. \nSaturday 25th November 2023\, 9.30am-4pm (Please aim to arrive at around 9am to set up your equipment)\nClass fee: £45 (Subject to price review on 1st September 2023.)\nMaterials: No additional materials cost \nEquipment & Materials \n– Acrylic paints – vibrant colours\n– Heavy duty Impasto Gel\n– MDF or hardboard (pre-primed with white gesso). You can also use canvasses or canvas board. (Size should be at least 50×50 cm)\n– Large bristle brushes (old decorator’s brushes will suffice)\n– Palette knife\n– Easel – (table or free-standing)\n– Palette – greaseproof paper over cardboard is adequate\, or ‘stay-wet’ palette\n– 2 large water pots and roll of kitchen towel\n– Sketches or photos for inspiration\n– Do wear old clothes as this can be quite messy! \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1629726733259{background-color: #efefef !important;}”][vc_column]\n\n \n\n\n\nRegister your interest:\n\n Your Name (required)\n \n \n Your Email (required)\n \n \n Your Telephone Number (required)\n\n \n Your Postal Address (optional)\n\n \n Class or workshop are you registering for (required)\n \n \n Date of workshop or day and preferred session time of weekly class (as applicable)\n \n \n Additional comments (optional)\n \n \n\n \nThank you for registering your interest in one of our classes. Our admin team will be in touch to confirm your attendance. In the meantime\, if you have any further questions feel free to contact us by email at info@braintreecommunitycentre.org.uk or telephone 01376 323280.\n Δ \n\n\n[/vc_column][/vc_row] \nShare this:\n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)\n WhatsApp\n \n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email URL:https://www.braintreecommunitycentre.org.uk/events/thick-thin-acrylics-winter-seascapes/ LOCATION:Braintree Community Centre\, 19-21 Bocking End\, Braintree\, CM7 9AE\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Art ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.braintreecommunitycentre.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/winterseascapes1123.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231117T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231117T200000 DTSTAMP:20260428T102322 CREATED:20231108T175246Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231108T175246Z UID:7013-1700247600-1700251200@www.braintreecommunitycentre.org.uk SUMMARY:Annual General Meeting DESCRIPTION:All users and visitors are welcome to join us. \n  \nAGENDA \nPresent and apologies \nMinutes of 2022 AGM \nChairs Report \nSecretarys Report \nTreasurers Report \nElection of Committee Members \n  \nIf you are planning on attending please let the office know so that we can cater accordingly. \n  \nIf you would like to join the Committee\, please contact Agnes Bishop\, Chair\, through the office. \n  \nIf you wish to raise any matter with the Committee\, please contact Agnes Bishop at least 48 hours in advance \n – no items will be taken from the floor. \nShare this:\n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)\n WhatsApp\n \n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email URL:https://www.braintreecommunitycentre.org.uk/events/annual-general-meeting/ LOCATION:Braintree Community Centre\, 19-21 Bocking End\, Braintree\, CM7 9AE\, United Kingdom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.braintreecommunitycentre.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/BBCA-Meeting-Event.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231104T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231104T130000 DTSTAMP:20260428T102322 CREATED:20231021T161642Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231021T161642Z UID:6966-1699093800-1699102800@www.braintreecommunitycentre.org.uk SUMMARY:Craft Hub November 2023 DESCRIPTION:Helping unwanted craft materials get passed on!\n\n⦁ Free help to learn how to make things!\n⦁ Craft goodies at exceptionally low prices\n⦁ packs of craft materials with patterns\n⦁ suitable for all\n\nIt’s green and it saves you money!\n\nTEA/COFFEE/BISCUITS/CAKE (£1 donation)\n\nMore info : 01376 323280 or info@braintreecommunitycentre.org.uk\nPS…We can re-home any crafty bits which need re-homing!\nShare this:\n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)\n WhatsApp\n \n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email URL:https://www.braintreecommunitycentre.org.uk/events/craft-hub-november-2023/ LOCATION:Braintree Community Centre\, 19-21 Bocking End\, Braintree\, CM7 9AE\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Sewing & Embroidery ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.braintreecommunitycentre.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Craft-Hub-Banner.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231028T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231028T160000 DTSTAMP:20260428T102322 CREATED:20230506T150744Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230506T162607Z UID:6679-1698485400-1698508800@www.braintreecommunitycentre.org.uk SUMMARY:Watercolours - Autumn Colours in Landscapes DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nWith David Pasfield.\nPaint with confidence in this challenging medium. Learn watercolour techniques bringing fresh colours and light to your landscape. Work from your own photos or sketches\, or from the Tutor’s ideas. \nSaturday 28th October 2023\, 9.30am – 4pm (Please aim to arrive at around 9am to set up your equipment)\nClass fee: £45 payable in advance. (Subject to price review on 1st Sept. 2023.)\nMaterials: No additional materials cost \nEquipment & Materials \n– Watercolour paints – vibrant colours\n– Watercolour paper (not surface) at least 45x30cm)\n– Watercolour brushes – the larger the better\n– Easel (table or free-standing) plus board large enough to fix paper to\n– Masking fluid\n– Roll of kitchen towel\n– 2 large water pots\n– Mixing palette – large reservoirs (a large dinner plate will suffice)[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1629726733259{background-color: #efefef !important;}”][vc_column]\n\n \n\n\n\nRegister your interest:\n\n Your Name (required)\n \n \n Your Email (required)\n \n \n Your Telephone Number (required)\n\n \n Your Postal Address (optional)\n\n \n Class or workshop are you registering for (required)\n \n \n Date of workshop or day and preferred session time of weekly class (as applicable)\n \n \n Additional comments (optional)\n \n \n\n \nThank you for registering your interest in one of our classes. Our admin team will be in touch to confirm your attendance. In the meantime\, if you have any further questions feel free to contact us by email at info@braintreecommunitycentre.org.uk or telephone 01376 323280.\n Δ \n\n\n[/vc_column][/vc_row] \nShare this:\n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)\n WhatsApp\n \n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email URL:https://www.braintreecommunitycentre.org.uk/events/watercolours-autumn-colours-in-landscapes/ LOCATION:Braintree Community Centre\, 19-21 Bocking End\, Braintree\, CM7 9AE\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Art ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.braintreecommunitycentre.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/autumncolours1023.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230930T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230930T160000 DTSTAMP:20260428T102322 CREATED:20230506T145655Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230506T162545Z UID:6675-1696066200-1696089600@www.braintreecommunitycentre.org.uk SUMMARY:Thick & Thin Acrylics - Gardens DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nWith David Pasfield.\nUsing an underpainting technique to apply a first impression painting followed by texture build-up using a palette knife with heavy body acrylics in an impasto style. Free up your painting style – being bold and not worrying about detail. \nSaturday 30th September 2023\, 9.30am-4pm (Please aim to arrive at around 9am to set up your equipment)\nClass fee: £45 if paid by 1st August 2023\nMaterials: No additional materials cost \nEquipment & Materials \n– Acrylic paints – vibrant colours\n– Heavy duty impasto gel\n– MDF or hardboard (pre-primed with white gesso).  You can also use canvasses or canvass board.  (Size should be at least 50×50 cm).\n– Large bristle brushes – old decorator’s brushes will suffice\n– Palette knife\n– Easel – table or free-standing)\n– Palette – greaseproof paper over cardboard\, or ‘stay-wet’ palette\n– 2 large water pots\n– Roll of kitchen towel\n– Sketches or photos for inspiration\n– Do wear old clothes as this can be quite messy![/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1629726733259{background-color: #efefef !important;}”][vc_column]\n\n \n\n\n\nRegister your interest:\n\n Your Name (required)\n \n \n Your Email (required)\n \n \n Your Telephone Number (required)\n\n \n Your Postal Address (optional)\n\n \n Class or workshop are you registering for (required)\n \n \n Date of workshop or day and preferred session time of weekly class (as applicable)\n \n \n Additional comments (optional)\n \n \n\n \nThank you for registering your interest in one of our classes. Our admin team will be in touch to confirm your attendance. In the meantime\, if you have any further questions feel free to contact us by email at info@braintreecommunitycentre.org.uk or telephone 01376 323280.\n Δ \n\n\n[/vc_column][/vc_row] \nShare this:\n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)\n WhatsApp\n \n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email URL:https://www.braintreecommunitycentre.org.uk/events/thick-thin-acrylics-gardens/ LOCATION:Braintree Community Centre\, 19-21 Bocking End\, Braintree\, CM7 9AE\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Art ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.braintreecommunitycentre.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/gardens0923.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230928 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230929 DTSTAMP:20260428T102322 CREATED:20230506T161133Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230916T171113Z UID:6685-1695859200-1695945599@www.braintreecommunitycentre.org.uk SUMMARY:British Sign Language (September-November 2023) DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nWith Lyndsey Dixon-Barrell.\nFollowing on from our recent extremely successful British Sign Language Workshop\, we will be holding an evening Workshop commencing on Thursday\, 28th September 2023 for eight weeks. \nThis Workshop is likely to prove extremely popular so please do not delay if this is of interest to you and register your name below or email us at info@braintreecommunitycentre.org.uk.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nWelcome and thank you for joining this course. My name is Lindsey Barrell and I am a Wellbeing and Sensory Consultant based in Essex. I am very much looking forward to meeting you and working with you whilst we explore the fascinating topic of BSL (British Sign Language).\nWhat is the course about?\nIn this course you will learn to communicate with Deaf people in BSL\, at beginner level\, on a range of topics using simple\, everyday language. \nWhat will we cover?\nYou will learn BSL communication skills relating to topic areas such as: \n\nFingerspelling\nHandshapes\nNumbers\nQuestions\nFamily\nThe Weather\nTransport and travel\nColours\nPeople and how to describe them\nDays\, months and seasons\n\nWe will also cover sensory awareness\, Deaf culture and history of sign language and communication.\nBy the end of this course you should be able to: \n\nUnderstand and use a basic range of simple words in BSL\nTake part in simple conversations using BSL\nGive and understand simple descriptions in BSL\n\n  \nThe course consists of eight 75-minute sessions which will include both theory and practical elements and an opportunity to reflect and practice what we have covered in the previous sessions.[/vc_column_text][vc_separator][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1623343860751{border-top-width: 1px !important;border-right-width: 1px !important;border-bottom-width: 1px !important;border-left-width: 1px !important;background-color: #efefef !important;border-left-color: #000000 !important;border-left-style: solid !important;border-right-color: #000000 !important;border-right-style: solid !important;border-top-color: #000000 !important;border-top-style: solid !important;border-bottom-color: #000000 !important;border-bottom-style: solid !important;}”][vc_column]\n\n \n\n\n\nRegister your interest:\n\n Your Name (required)\n \n \n Your Email (required)\n \n \n Your Telephone Number (required)\n\n \n Your Postal Address (optional)\n\n \n Class or workshop are you registering for (required)\n \n \n Date of workshop or day and preferred session time of weekly class (as applicable)\n \n \n Additional comments (optional)\n \n \n\n \nThank you for registering your interest in one of our classes. Our admin team will be in touch to confirm your attendance. In the meantime\, if you have any further questions feel free to contact us by email at info@braintreecommunitycentre.org.uk or telephone 01376 323280.\n Δ \n\n\n[/vc_column][/vc_row] \nShare this:\n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)\n WhatsApp\n \n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email URL:https://www.braintreecommunitycentre.org.uk/events/british-sign-language/ LOCATION:Braintree Community Centre\, 19-21 Bocking End\, Braintree\, CM7 9AE\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Languages ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.braintreecommunitycentre.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/bsl.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230909T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230909T133000 DTSTAMP:20260428T102322 CREATED:20230722T085947Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230905T185830Z UID:6830-1694253600-1694266200@www.braintreecommunitycentre.org.uk SUMMARY:Craft Hub DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”6901″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][vc_column_text] \nHelping unwanted craft materials get passed on at very low cost!\nIts green and it saves you money!\n– Free help to learn how to make!\n– Craft goodies at exceptionally low prices : Wool\, material\, card making stuff\, and more!\n– packs of craft materials with patterns\n– suitable for all \nMore info : 01376 323280 or info@braintreecommunitycentre.org.uk \nPS: We will re-home any crafty bits which you don’t need or want anymore! Just give us a call! \n [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] \nShare this:\n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)\n WhatsApp\n \n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email URL:https://www.braintreecommunitycentre.org.uk/events/craft-hub-4/ LOCATION:Braintree Community Centre\, 19-21 Bocking End\, Braintree\, CM7 9AE\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Art,Sewing & Embroidery ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.braintreecommunitycentre.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Craft-Hub-Banner.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230908T123000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230908T143000 DTSTAMP:20260428T102322 CREATED:20230815T194818Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231105T175248Z UID:6865-1694176200-1694183400@www.braintreecommunitycentre.org.uk SUMMARY:Ribbon Embroidery (8 sessions) DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nWith Pam Jermy.\nRibbon embroidery is a technique that involves stitching ribbons onto fabric using hand-sewing needles. It’s an art form that can be used to add embellishments to clothing and accessories\, but it’s also commonly used to create decorative items such as table runners and wall hangings. Please note: the above picture shows a sample of Ribbon Embroidery\, not necessarily the patterns we will use. \nRibbon Embroidery will follow directly after our Beginners Embroidery sessions\, for 8 Fridays in the Autumn term from 12.30pm to 2.30pm. \nDates:\nSeptember 8th\, 15th\, (not 22nd)\, 29th\nOctober 6th\, 13th\, (not 20th)\, 27th\nNovember 3rd\, 10th \n£15 per session (EHA Members £10).\n If you also attend Beginners Embroidery\, pay £25 total (EHA members £19).[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1629726733259{background-color: #efefef !important;}”][vc_column]\n\n \n\n\n\nRegister your interest:\n\n Your Name (required)\n \n \n Your Email (required)\n \n \n Your Telephone Number (required)\n\n \n Your Postal Address (optional)\n\n \n Class or workshop are you registering for (required)\n \n \n Date of workshop or day and preferred session time of weekly class (as applicable)\n \n \n Additional comments (optional)\n \n \n\n \nThank you for registering your interest in one of our classes. Our admin team will be in touch to confirm your attendance. In the meantime\, if you have any further questions feel free to contact us by email at info@braintreecommunitycentre.org.uk or telephone 01376 323280.\n Δ \n\n\n[/vc_column][/vc_row] \nShare this:\n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)\n WhatsApp\n \n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email URL:https://www.braintreecommunitycentre.org.uk/events/ribbon-embroidery-8-sessions/ LOCATION:Braintree Community Centre\, 19-21 Bocking End\, Braintree\, CM7 9AE\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Sewing & Embroidery ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.braintreecommunitycentre.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Ribbon-Embroidery-Sept-2023.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230908T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230908T120000 DTSTAMP:20260428T102322 CREATED:20230815T193154Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231105T175300Z UID:6842-1694167200-1694174400@www.braintreecommunitycentre.org.uk SUMMARY:Beginners Embroidery Class (Autumn Term) DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nWith Pam Jermy.\nA class for beginners of Embroidery running on Fridays 10am to 12pm throughout the Autumn term (a total of 11 sessions). There will also be an element suitable for more experienced embroiderers\, as an extension of the design being used by those less experienced. \nDates:\nSeptember 8th\, 15th\, (not 22nd)\, 29th\nOctober 6th\, 13th\, (not 20th)\, 27th\nNovember 3rd\, 10th\, 17th\, (not 24th)\nDecember 1st\, 8th \n£15 per session (EHA Members £10).\nIf you also attend Ribbon Embroidery\, pay £25 total (EHA members £19).[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1629726733259{background-color: #efefef !important;}”][vc_column]\n\n \n\n\n\nRegister your interest:\n\n Your Name (required)\n \n \n Your Email (required)\n \n \n Your Telephone Number (required)\n\n \n Your Postal Address (optional)\n\n \n Class or workshop are you registering for (required)\n \n \n Date of workshop or day and preferred session time of weekly class (as applicable)\n \n \n Additional comments (optional)\n \n \n\n \nThank you for registering your interest in one of our classes. Our admin team will be in touch to confirm your attendance. In the meantime\, if you have any further questions feel free to contact us by email at info@braintreecommunitycentre.org.uk or telephone 01376 323280.\n Δ \n\n\n[/vc_column][/vc_row] \nShare this:\n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)\n WhatsApp\n \n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email URL:https://www.braintreecommunitycentre.org.uk/events/beginners-embroidery-class-autumn-term/ LOCATION:Braintree Community Centre\, 19-21 Bocking End\, Braintree\, CM7 9AE\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Sewing & Embroidery ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.braintreecommunitycentre.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Embroidery-Sept-2023.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230901T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230901T160000 DTSTAMP:20260428T102322 CREATED:20230709T154025Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230709T154025Z UID:6814-1693576800-1693584000@www.braintreecommunitycentre.org.uk SUMMARY:Tea Dance DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Come and join us for a \nTEA DANCE \nFriday\, 1st September 2023\, 2pm – 4pm \nEntrance £3.00 per person (which includes tea and biscuits) \nPopular Sequence and Ballroom Dancing to CD’s \n  \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1629726733259{background-color: #efefef !important;}”][vc_column]\n\n \n\n\n\nRegister your interest:\n\n Your Name (required)\n \n \n Your Email (required)\n \n \n Your Telephone Number (required)\n\n \n Your Postal Address (optional)\n\n \n Class or workshop are you registering for (required)\n \n \n Date of workshop or day and preferred session time of weekly class (as applicable)\n \n \n Additional comments (optional)\n \n \n\n \nThank you for registering your interest in one of our classes. Our admin team will be in touch to confirm your attendance. In the meantime\, if you have any further questions feel free to contact us by email at info@braintreecommunitycentre.org.uk or telephone 01376 323280.\n Δ \n\n\n[/vc_column][/vc_row] \nShare this:\n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)\n WhatsApp\n \n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email URL:https://www.braintreecommunitycentre.org.uk/events/tea-dance/ LOCATION:Braintree Community Centre\, 19-21 Bocking End\, Braintree\, CM7 9AE\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Dance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.braintreecommunitycentre.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/tea-dance.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR